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7 Nov
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared nine additional terrorists wanted, in connection with the rise of a new terror group in Nigeria. The newly identified terrorists include Abu Khadijah, Abdurrahman, Dadi Gumba (also known as Abu Muhammed), Usman Kanin Shehu, Abu Yusuf, Musa Wa’a, Ibrahim Suyeka, BA Sulhu, and Idris Taklakse. Unlike previous announcements, no…
7 Nov
Nigerian troops on the frontline have neutralized 481 terrorists and arrested 741 others in October. The troops have also rescued 492 kidnapped hostages while recovering 480 weapons and 9,026 assorted ammunitions in the same month. Spokesman of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who made the disclosure during a briefing in Abuja, noted that…
2 Nov
Troops of Sector 2 Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside the Civilian Joint Task Force and Hybrid Forces, have dealt a significant blow to Boko Haram's logistics capabilities. The troops acting on credible intelligence, intercepted six brand new motorcycles purchased in Kano, destined for terrorist enclaves in Tabkin Chadi and Timbuktu Triangle. According to army headquarters…
2 Nov
The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated no fewer than 187 terrorists, apprehended 262 suspects and rescued 147 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made stated this while giving updates on the operations of the armed forces in a…
31 Oct
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has said that the release of abducted Doctor and a teenage child who spent over 10 months in kidnappers den is indicative of overtures by terrorists leaders and their foot soldiers to surrender to troops. Spokesman of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, who made the disclosure also noted…
24 Oct
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Nigerian troops to put an end to insecurity in Zamfara State and the Northwest region, vowing that his administration will eradicate terrorism. This directive was conveyed by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, during his visit to Zamfara State to assess the progress of the Headquarters of Joint…
20 Oct
The Imo Police Command says it has dismantled a camp allegedly operated by the Indigenous People of Biafra and its militant wing, called the Eastern Security Network, at Nempi, Oru West Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri and…
19 Oct
Civil rights activist and former senator for Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has called on the Federal Government to investigate the military and police over allegations of supplying arms to terrorists and bandits. Sani’s statement follows recent claims by National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, who said many weapons used by bandits are sourced from…
19 Oct
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised no fewer than four terrorists in Yobe and Borno states, recovering weapons and ammunition during the operations. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, troops in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, acting on verified intelligence, launched an attack on Boko Haram terrorists operating a tax collection point…
18 Oct
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army say they have apprehended three individuals suspected to be collaborating with terrorist elements in Taraba. This is contained in a statement by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations on Friday in Jalingo. Oni said that the operation, which was carried out with precision and intelligence, took…
18 Oct
The Nigerian Army has again reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and preserving the nation's territorial integrity. The pledge came on Thursday from the leadership of the 6 Brigade of the force which is located in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, while announcing their clamp down on three individuals suspected to be…
10 Oct
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has extolled Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for his decisive move in establishing a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the violence, arson, and destruction of public property that followed the local government elections. HURIWA described this as one of the governor’s most commendable actions, given…
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Preparatory to the 2025 budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu before the joint session of the National Assembly, the Senate, yesterday, approved the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), earlier submitted by the President.
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said the country’s metering gap remains significant despite the installation of 3.03 million meters since the privatisation of the sector in 2013.